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CVE-2020-17087

HIGH · CVSS 7.8 EPSS 5.39% CISA KEV · Actively Exploited

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS (historical backfill) · Published 2020-11-11 · Last synced 2026-08-04

CyberRota Analysis

This is a high severity vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8. It affects Windows. It is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, indicating confirmed active exploitation in the wild.

CISA KEV Details

Status: This CVE is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

Ransomware use: Unknown

Added to KEV: 2021-11-03

Required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions.

CVE
CVE-2020-17087
Severity
HIGH
CVSS
7.8
EPSS
5.39%
Windows

Original NVD Description

Windows Kernel Local Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Related CVEs

Other vulnerabilities affecting the same vendor(s)